Introduction
Besiven Eye Drops is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the ... View More
Uses of Besiven Eye Drops
Side effects of Besiven Eye Drops
How Besiven Eye Drops works
Besiven Eye Drops is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so stopping the a... View More
What if you forget to take Besiven Eye Drops?
If you miss a dose of Besiven Eye Drops, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back... View More
Indication
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Adult Dose
Adults: Instill one drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times a day for 7 days.
Child Dose
Children (1 year of age and older): Instill one drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times a day for 7 days.
Contraindication
This drug is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Besifloxacin, to other Quinolones or to any of the components in this for... View More
Mode of Action
Bactericidal Inhibits DNA-gyrase (a topoisomerase) in susceptible organisms, which in turn inhibits cell division.
Precaution
• This drug is for topical ophthalmic use only and should not be injected subconjunctivally, nor should it be introduced directly into the anterior cham... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Blurred vision,Conjunctival redness,Eye irritation,Eye pain,Eye pruritus,Headache
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy There are no available human data during pregnancy to inform any drug-associated risks; however, systemic exposure to besifloxacin from ocula... View More
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More